UPSC CSE 2026 Notification Postponed: Civil Services & IFS Exam Latest Updates

UPSC CSE 2026 Notification Postponed: Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2026 notifications, earlier scheduled for 14 January 2026, have been postponed due to administrative reasons.
However, the UPSC Prelims 2026 exam date remains scheduled for 24 May 2026 as per the existing calendar.

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website of Union Public Service Commission for the revised notification and registration dates.

UPSC CSE 2026 Notification Postponed Official Update

The Union Public Service Commission has officially confirmed that the notification for CSE 2026 and IFS 2026, which was to be released on 14 January 2026, has been deferred.
The commission has stated that the new notification date will be announced in due course.

This announcement impacts thousands of aspirants who were preparing to begin the UPSC online application process 2026.

UPSC Notification 2026: What We Know So Far

As per the notice published on the UPSC website:

• The notification release has been postponed for administrative reasons

• Revised dates for registration will be notified later

• No official change has been announced yet regarding the Prelims exam schedule

UPSC CSE 2026 Important Dates (Updated Status)

Here, the table below presents the original schedule and current status of the UPSC CSE & IFS 2026 notification after the official postponement.

Is UPSC Exam 2026 Date Changed?

As per the official update, only the notification for UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 and Indian Forest Service (IFoS) Examination 2026 has been postponed. The Notification of Civil Services Examination, 2026 and Indian Forest Service Examination, 2026, scheduled to be notified on 14.01.2026, has now been postponed due to administrative reasons and the same will be notified in due course.

At present, no change has been announced in the UPSC 2026 examination dates, and candidates should continue their preparation as per the existing exam calendar while regularly checking the official UPSC website for updates.

Are UPSC Prelims 2026 Dates Affected?

No official notice has been issued regarding any change in the UPSC Prelims 2026 exam date. As per the current calendar, the Prelims examination remains scheduled for 24 May 2026.

What About UPSC Mains 2026?

The UPSC Mains 2026 is still expected to be conducted in August 2026, subject to confirmation in the final notification. Any change will be announced officially by UPSC.

What Should Aspirants Do Now?

Candidates should:

• Continue preparation as per the existing schedule

• Keep documents ready for application

• Regularly check the official UPSC website for updates

Is the IFoS 2026 Exam Date Changed?

As of now, there is no official announcement regarding any change in the IFoS 2026 examination dates. The IFoS Prelims is conducted through the UPSC CSE Prelims, and therefore remains aligned with the existing schedule.

Will IFoS 2026 Application Dates Be Revised?

Yes. Since the notification has been postponed, the IFoS 2026 application start and end dates will also be revised and notified along with the new notification date.

Where Should CSE & IFoS Aspirants Check Updates?

All candidates must regularly check the official UPSC website for the latest and authentic updates regarding CSE and IFoS 2026 notification, application, and exam dates.

How to Download UPSC CSE 2026 Notification (When Released)

Once the revised dates are announced, candidates can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website – upsc.gov.in

2. Click on the “Examinations” tab

3. Select “Active Examinations”

4. Open Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026

5. Download the official notification PDF

Aspirants are advised to regularly check the official UPSC website for the latest updates and notification announcements.

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